Parainfluenza virus type 1: Introduction

Parainfluenza virus type 1: Parainfluenza is an influenza-like viral disease that can cause croup, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia or bronchiolitis. Type 1 virus occurs during autumn every second year and tends to primarily cause croup as well as respiratory tract infection.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Parainfluenza virus type 1 is available below.

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